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A publicity still of Katharine Hepburn circa 1941.

Katharine Hepburn helped usher in the era of the modern woman with her onscreen portrayal of independent characters and her offscreen commitment to pants.

Ellen Gutoskey






Anderson poses at an event for PETA.

From "Baywatch" to Broadway, Pamela Anderson has made a huge impact on pop culture. Here are 10 facts you might not have known about this Canadian-born star.

Abbey Bender


Christopher Lee

Learn more about Christopher Lee, the actor who appeared in 'Lord of the Rings,' 'Star Wars,' and one 1970s soft-core porn flick.

Rebecca Pahle
The legendary parodist helped change pop culture forever.

Since first getting national airplay on the Dr. Demento radio show, "Weird Al" Yankovic has spent decades building his reputation as America's preeminent parody songwriter.

Roger Cormier






Manny Carabel, Getty Images

It’s been more than 30 years since 'Yo! MTV Raps' brought hip hop to MTV and the world at large. Now it's coming back for a whole new generation.

Scott Beggs


Bryan Cranston, meth-od actor.

You probably know that Bryan Cranston starred as Walter White on 'Breaking Bad.' But did you know that he once came face-to-face with Charles Manson? Or that he was suspected of murder in Florida?

Jake Rossen
Orson Welles in 'Citizen Kane'

Roger Ebert called Orson Welles’ masterpiece “the official answer” to the question “What’s the greatest film of all time?”

Matthew Jackson








Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn in 'Better Call Saul.'

'Better Call Saul' is preparing to go off to that great big Cinnabon in the sky, and fans of the series have a lot of questions—and some truly bizarre theories about how it will all end.

Kristin Hunt